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WARMING=Monkeypox KILLER Virus From Abroad-Found in UK
What is Monkeypox and What are its Symptoms After Cases Found in UK
Two cases of the rare disease monkeypox have today been confirmed in the UK, but how much do we know about it and what age groups are the most at risk?
Daily Mirror UK, 11 JUN 2021
UK Health Secretary Matt Han**** told MPs today that the UK is currently dealing with an outbreak of monkeypox.
The news arrives as two people continue to be monitored after the virus was identified in North Wales.
It has caused unease across the UK as the world continues to fight against the coronavirus outbreak.
Monkeypox often starts with a rash before red spots appear and spread across the body, turning into red bumps filled with fluid.
These are often accompanied by flu-like symptoms such as high temperature, muscle aches and swollen glands.
But transmission of the disease is "limited", the World Heath Organisation has said
Giving evidence to MPs today on the handling of the pandemic, the Health Secretary confirmed the KILLER Virus had been spotted.
Public Health Wales subsequently confirmed in a statement that two people in North Wales had picked up the virus abroad, but did not give further details of their location or condition.
Monkeypox is a rare viral disease which causes a blistering skin rash and feverish, flu-like symptoms.
Mr Han**** described it as "absolutely standard" while addressing MPs at the Health and Social Select Committee.
Richard Firth Consultant in Health Protection at Public Health Wales, said:
"Confirmed cases of monkeypox are a rare event in the UK, and the risk to the general public is very low.
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